Just In: Jalin Hyatt Becomes Tennessee's First Biletnikoff Winner

Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt has just been named the Fred Biletnikoff Award winner, signifying the nation's top pass catcher. Hyatt is coming off a record-setting season on Rocky Top, catching 67 passes for 1,267 yards and 15 touchdowns. 

Hyatt beat out Ohio State's Marvin Harrison Jr. and Iowa State's Xavier Hutchinson to earn the honor and become Tennessee's first Biletnikoff winner.

Hyatt joins a long list of great receivers to earn the award. Below is the full list of previous winners.  

2021 Jordan Addison Pitt

2020 DeVonta Smith Alabama

2019 Ja'Marr Chase LSU

2018 Jerry Jeudy Alabama

2017 James Washington Oklahoma St

2016 Dede Westbrook Oklahoma

2015 Corey Coleman Baylor

2014 Amari Cooper Alabama

2013 Brandin Cooks Oregon St

2012 Marqise Lee USC

2011 Justin Blackmon Oklahoma St

2010 Justin Blackmon Oklahoma St

2009 Golden Tate Notre Dame

2008 Michael Crabtree Texas Tech

2007 Michael Crabtree Texas Tech

2006 Calvin Johnson Georgia Tech

2005 Mike Hass Oregon St

2004 Braylon Edwards Michigan

2003 Larry Fitzgerald Pitt

2002 Charles Rogers Michigan St

2001 Josh Reed LSU

2000 Antonio Bryant Pitt

1999 Troy Walters Stanford

1998 Troy Edwards Louisiana Tech

1997 Randy Moss Marshall

1996 Marcus Harris Wyoming

1995 Terry Glenn Ohio State

1994 Bobby Engram Penn State

Tennessee is still awaiting Hyatt's decision regarding the NFL Draft, where he is viewed as a potential first round prospect. 

Hyatt recently signed an NIL deal with Hyatt Hotels ahead of Tennessee's Orange Bowl appearance. As part of the agreement, Hyatt is gifting his teammates with a generous hotel credit, similar to their stay at the Orange Bowl in Miami.